Secret of the Shielded (Not-So-Secret) Blog Tour
Feb. 9th - Mar 9th
Cover Reveal & Book Release:
Secret of the Shielded
(Tunuftol Book 2)
by Ann Snizek
***To go along with the blog tour, the author has a special New
Year's New Release Sale for Tunuftol's Fortress of Light (Tunuftol Book
1). The original price for this
85,000+ word book (with bonus features in the back) is $4.99 Until the second book is released on 3.9.13
it will be on sale for $2.99 using code: NR47L on Smashwords.***
Title: Secret of the Shielded
Series: Tunuftol Series
Author: Ann Snizek
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy/Sci-Fi
Recommended Age Group: 12 years and above
Length: Over 76,000 Words PLUS BONUSES
(nearly 10,000 words in bonus index and sneak peek chapters!!)
Publisher: Self-published
Blurb:
Song of the Philo birds:
Twelve companions all will travel
Eleven this song try to unravel
Ten don’t know which is the way
Nine are going to have to pay
Eight are wondering what they will find
Seven speak with mouth and mind
Six shall get a brand new name
Five will never be the same
Four the enemy will take
Three have choices they must make
Two have powers they must use
Or, One friend in death will lose.
In book 1 (Tunuftol's Fortress of Light)...
A young girl, Krissa, and her little brother, Micah,
have been pushed around the foster system until they find themselves in the
care of "Grandma" Athey. Krissa begins having unusual dreams and her
brother knows more than she thinks. Their new friends, Pin, and her twin brother,
Khevin, join forces to unravel Krissa's questions. Krissa has become The Chosen
One and is drawn into a mission against an evil faction that usurped the throne
from Khevin's family. With a group of friends accumulated from school, Krissa
learns to control her new found powers and follow her dreams to a world they
all fled from as small children.
NOW...
This brave band of spectacular friends must go on a
horrendous journey to remove all threats to the newly reclaimed throne. They
will discover amazing new truths and face heart wrenching choices. Who are the
Philo birds singing about? How will their song play out in the lives of these
young people? Will it all be for nothing??
What People Are Saying About It:
"Tunuftol's Fortress of Light is a wonderfully
woven story full of fun, charisma and entertainment," said Jodie Pierce,
author of The Vampire Queen.
"She writes in a manner that the reader feels like they are right
there... She gives you a whole world where you can immerse yourself for
awhile. This is a page turner that is
hard to put down."
"Must have second book... Already addicted. Great
first book." -- Heather Latsch, fan
Book Links:
~Kobo
The Character:
Name: Krissa Wittek
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Green
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120
Age: 13
Birthday: April 29th
Parents: Unknown (Father;
deceased), Unknown (Mother; deceased)
Sibling: Micah (age 9)
Guardian info: Placed with "Grandma" Athey Boske
on April 22nd.
General history info: Has a cruel case worker, Mrs. Duana
Jebel-Johnston. Their parents died in an
unidentified accident a month after Krissa turned eight, and Micah was three. Most information about the Wittek children
has been lost. Research into her
parentage is actively in progress.
Although, it isn't even known for certain if her name is actually Krissa
Wittek. The girl has a violent nature
and has been reported to steal from former foster parents along with
destructive behavior.
From psychological
evaluation: Krissa is a thirteen year old
girl of average build and intelligence.
She has exhibited symptoms of domestic abuse, evident through aggression
and defensiveness, typical of a teen in foster care for over five years. She also exhibits an over active mothering
instinct for her younger sibling. Again,
this behavior does not deviate from the normal parameters. Her case worker has noted a higher than usual
level of aggression, but this has not been observed in any of the individual
sessions or observations I have made.
Krissa has taken on the role of protector for her younger brother. Her brother is undersized for his age with a
genius IQ, and is therefore a target for bullies. Krissa is a reactive girl, not afraid to
physically defend herself of her brother.
She puts on a tough exterior and has a low self-esteem. The girl's memory has some blocks in it,
probably due to trauma in her past. It
is recommended that she is placed with a patient guardian that will provide
alternate forms of self expression and should be a long term placement to
provide stability. It is also
recommended that she receive counseling on a regular basis to learn new coping
skills for her trust and anger issues.
Personal information: Krissa has finally claimed her rights as gate
keeper and Chosen One. Struggling to
understand her newly rediscovered abilities and heritage, she not only learns
who she is and where she's from, but also how to control and use her abilities
to fulfill prophecy and destiny. In the
process, Krissa gains a stable family and a place to call home. While she is physically active and a hard
worker, she has little training in any particular field of study.
Favorites:
Color- Purple
Music- Rock & Country
Movies- Van Helsing, Avatar
Pastime- Reading
The Author:
Ann Snizek
Biography:
I grew up in Vermont mostly and now live in Virginia
with my family (those still at home). My
husband and I have a blended family of seven kids. My childhood was spent moving around a lot.
(non-military) About five years ago, we
started home-schooling our youngest children.
Now there are only two remaining in home-school. I have tried to nurture the love of books in
our children and now our grandchildren -- always nurturing their
imaginations. Recently, I have become
active in our community with literacy, starting a local (and online) creative
writing club and volunteer tutoring at the Adult Learning Center.
I struggle with Fibromyalgia and PTSD. So, have to be careful not to overdo
things... I don't always listen to my own advice. I have a dry, sarcastic and corny sense of
humor and always try to look at things optimistically. (again not always successful) However, I feel that if I don't give up --
for long -- then things will work out for the best eventually.
~Email: Ann.Snizek@gmail.com
Thank you Tamara!!! It looks great! <3
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